After carefully listening to the advice of his ministers, Su Ran weighed the options in his mind, pondered them deeply, and meticulously crafted a comprehensive strategy to break the current deadlock. He was determined to exert force simultaneously across military, diplomatic, and economic fronts to shatter the myriad difficulties facing the Great Qing and to forge ahead, unyielding, with the grand enterprise of expanding the empire's territory.
"Regarding the military," Su Ran said, his gaze sharp as a torch, his expression cold and resolute, his words carrying the weight of authority, "I adopt the strategy proposed by the Minister of War. We shall immediately increase our investment in military research and development, concentrate the nation’s premier scientific talent, and spare no effort in creating new weaponry and equipment. The top priority is to enhance our aerial and long-range strike capabilities; this is the key to breaking the stalemate. Simultaneously, we shall begin forming an elite special operations unit. Its members must be handpicked for their exceptional combat skills and adaptability. This unit will penetrate deep behind enemy lines to execute the arduous task of sabotaging enemy supply chains and command systems, creating uniquely favorable conditions for our frontal assaults. Furthermore, we must accelerate the innovation of military tactics, applying them with flexibility. By targeting the weak points in enemy defense lines, we will employ ingenious m…
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